“V For Vendetta” by Alan Moore. Narrated by Simon Vance.

“The Elementals” by Michael McDowell

“Lost and Found – September Day #1” by Amy Shojai

Lessons that need to be taught more than once

“Beau Death” by Peter Lovesey

“The Stranger Diaries” by Elly Griffiths – some excellent storytelling undermined by a very disappointing finish

Nightmares & Dreamscapes: “It Grows On You” and “Chattery Teeth”

My picks from Barnes & Nobles’ top 50 Science Fiction and Fantasy Debut Novels

The British authorities banned this Christmas ad from Iceland for being too political